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Welcome to The Kansas City Star’s Morning Rush, where we get you ready for the day ahead. Here’s what you need to know: Opioids took their loved ones On Sunday, at least 1,500 individuals will participate in the nation’s inaugural “Rise Up Against Addiction 5K Run/Walk” fundraiser at Arrowhead Stadium to help rid stigma of opioid and other addictions. The walk is to try to give names and faces to the victims of addiction and to reinforce the growing realization that addiction is a brain condition not unlike other mental illnesses or disorders, Eric Adler reports. Comey hearings today Former FBI Director James Comey said in a statement to the Senate Intelligence Committee released yesterday that Continue to Article

June 08, 2017 8:39:am EST

Keuchel was scratched from Wednesday’s start due to an illness, per FOX Sports Kansas City. The Astros lost on Tuesday night in walk-off fashion, ending the team’s 11-game winning streak. Along with the spotless record, Keuchel also leads the majors with a 1.67 ERA and a 0.872 WHIP. Continue to Article

June 07, 2017 8:13:pm EST

Yuli Gurriel hit a three-run homer, Brian McCann had a two-run shot and the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 in Major League baseball on Monday night for their 11th consecutive win. Houston, with the best record in the majors at 42-16, has also won 11 road games in a row — a franchise record. Continue to Article

June 06, 2017 2:24:am EST

The Texas Rangers haven't been this far back in the AL West this early in a season in 10 years. With Rangers hitters swinging and missing at a record pace, and the Houston Astros off to a franchise-best start after a weekend series sweep of their instate division rival, two-time defending champion Texas went into its off day the first Monday of June already with a 15-game deficit. ''A lot of people talk about how many games back and Houston is playing good. Continue to Article

June 05, 2017 4:30:pm EST

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers haven't been this far back in the AL West this early in a season in 10 years. With Rangers hitters swinging and missing at a record pace, and the Houston Astros off to a franchise-best start after a weekend series sweep of their instate division rival, two-time defending champion Texas went into its off day the first Monday of June already with a 15-game deficit. "A lot of people talk about how many games back and Houston is playing good. ... But we just have to focus on us," veteran right fielder Shin-Soo Choo said. The Rangers (26-31), who have lost 11 of 14 games since a 10-game winning streak last month, finally got third baseman Adrian Beltre back Continue to Article

June 05, 2017 4:28:pm EST